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On the morning of Sunday, April 6th, 2014, Jack and Grant will participate in a beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition: the blessing of the children. The service begins at 9:30 am at the same location as our wedding ceremony, First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St., Denver, Colorado.Wondering what the hell a Unitarian Universalist blessing entails? Read the information below, provided by the Unitarian Universality Association's website:
Additionally...Baptism/Child Dedication in Unitarian Universalism
Rather than holding Christian-style baptisms, most Unitarian Universalist congregations have child dedication ceremonies for infants, young adopted children, or young children whose families have recently joined the congregation.
Child dedication ceremonies are usually crafted by the parents and the congregation's minister working closely together. Many will include the following elements:
- A blessing for the new life of the child
- An expression of the parent or parents’ hopes for the child
- A promise by the congregation to support and nurture the child in its spiritual life
What ceremonies are observed, what holidays celebrated?
Our ceremonies—of marriage and starting a new family, naming or dedicating our children, and memorializing our dead—are phrased in simple, contemporary language. We observe these rites in community, not because they are required by some rule or dogma, but because in them we may voice our affection, hopes, and dedication.
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